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8 Signs of Structural Problems in the Home
A good structural system helps a house maintain its value and safety. It is important to identify and repair issues with a building before they worsen. By recognizing the following signs of structural problems in the home, you will know when to schedule maintenance...
Protect Your Plumbing from Freezing Weather
Winter weather can wreak havoc on plumbing pipes, especially if they are not insulated. Water expands when it freezes inside a pipe, causing the pipe to burst. As the water thaws, flooding can occur. Take steps to protect your plumbing from freezing weather to prevent...
4 Questions to Ask About Smoke Detector Placement
Common Questions About Smoke Detector Placement You may be wondering if your home is as safe as it should be. Would you and your family be protected in the case of a house fire? You may have smoke detectors, but do you have enough? Are you sure they all work? Ask...
4 Ways to Declutter Your Home
Do you have too many things and not enough space, and you don't even need everything that you have? When we collect items we don't use or need, we end up with clutter. If you've reached that point, it's time to make a plan to declutter your home. Here are four ways to...
How to Prepare For a Home Inspection
6 Ways to Prepare for a Home Inspection Before putting your house on the market, it's important to prepare for a home inspection. After a buyer makes an offer, he or she will order an inspection to gain a better understanding of the condition of the property. The...
5 Easy Home Projects to Complete in a Weekend
If you have a weekend coming up with no plans, take the opportunity to refresh your home by completing some easy home projects. You don’t need to be an experienced DIY-er to make your home look better. Here are some projects that are so quick and simple, you can even...
Home Maintenance Projects for Summer
When you own a home, it’s important to keep up with repairs around the house. Now that the weather is warmer, here are a few home maintenance projects for summer so you can take care of your property while enjoying the outdoors. Clean the Fans Fans collect dust on...
Stucco: Enjoy and Maintain
There are two main types of stucco: Hard Coat (Traditional) and Synthetic (EIFS). Both have advantages and, with proper maintenance, can be a great benefit to a homeowner. This article will discuss the benefits of an EIFS stucco home, which is more common in the...
Expected Lifespans of Household Appliances
Appliances make our lives easier. Everyday chores become more manageable when we use machines to help us do the work. When planning your household budget, it’s helpful to understand the average lifespans of household appliances. You’ll be better able to plan for a...
5 Tips to Maintain a Safe and Healthy Home
It's easy to improve the safety and cleanliness of your house. Follow these five steps to help you maintain a safe and healthy home. Regular Cleaning Helps Maintain a Safe and Healthy Home Dust in the home can cause allergies, asthma, and other health issues....
Reasons to Order a Home Inspection on New Construction
If you’re building a new home, you may wonder why it’s necessary to get an inspection. Everything in the home, from the framing to the flooring to the appliances, is brand new. You don’t expect your new house to have immediate repair needs. Here are a few reasons to...
5 Signs of Problems With Your Home
Your house needs regular care and attention. Maintaining your property includes looking for subtle changes. If you see any of these signs of problems with your home, have them investigated further. Catching an issue early will save you money. Signs of Problems With...
7 Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality at Home
If you are working on improving air quality at home, there are some simple changes you can make. The air inside is affected by outside factors, but there are chemicals and allergens indoors that also cause poor air quality. Here are 7 tactics you can use to improve...
Radon in the Home: What You Need to Know
Radon is a radioactive gas that forms underground when uranium breaks down in the soil. It seeps upwards through the ground and into the home via cracks, holes, and openings in the foundation and exterior walls. Once trapped inside, the gas accumulates in the living...
Dealing with Residential Water Damage
Water damage in your home can be an expensive nuisance to deal with. Sometimes you can clean it up yourself and other times it may need to be addressed by a professional restoration company. It's important to know the different types of residential water damage, when...
Removing Mold: The Moldy Onion
One morning I craved comfort food and searched the refrigerator for an onion to make the perfect breakfast omelet. The lone onion I found had a thick layer of mold growth, which looked unhealthy, not to mention unappetizing. Knowing onions have layers and most molds have shallow hyphae (roots), I decided to take a chance. The first two layers of the onion were carefully peeled off and wallah…underneath was a perfectly delicious looking, fresh and clean onion. Throwing caution to the wind, I proceeded to slice the onion for sautéing.
Our Service Area
Best Choice Inspections offers home, commercial, and specialty inspections for the Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Area. Our service area includes Maryville, Oak Ridge, Loudon, Lenoir City, Kingston, Oliver Springs, Clinton, Andersonville, Maynardville, Rutledge, Jefferson City, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg.
We also inspect historic homes/estates in Sequoyah Hills, Fourth & Gill, Forest Brook, Bearden, and Old North Knoxville.
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